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40+ Mother’s Day Freebies and Cheapies

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Happy Mother’s Day from Bellyitch Blog. To help you celebrate your mom today, we’ve compiled a list of freebies and cheapies offered to moms today at national restaurant chains and online merchants. Enjoy today, moms!

Arooga’s Grille House: Moms eat free on Mother’s Day at participating locations at this restaurant and sports bar chain with outlets in Pennsylvania and a few other Mid-Atlantic states. The purchase of another meal of equal or greater value is required.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: All moms get a complimentary meal (value up to $10) on Mother’s Day.

Bob Evans: Mothers who eat at a Bob Evans restaurant on Mother’s Day get a voucher good for free coffee on four future visits.

Caribou Coffee – Caribou Perks members will see a BOGO offer for any beverage valid on May 7th or 8th.

Chicken Salad Chick: This deal for moms is actually available on Friday, May 6, not Mother’s Day. And on Friday, all moms get a free scoop of Classic Carol, the most popular style of chicken salad at this chain with locations through the South and Southeast. Presumably, they’ll put it in a bowl or in a wrap or something, rather than just plopping it into your hand.

Chuck E. Cheese’sPrint a coupon for a large one-topping pizza, 4 drinks, 30 tokens and a single salad bar for $29.99.

Flemings Steak House: With a minimum purchase of $75 for brunch on Mother’s Day, you’ll receive a $25 gift card valid for a future visit, valid through June 16.

Fogo de Chao: Moms who dine at this Brazilian steakhouse chain on Mother’s Day get a bonus complimentary lunch or dinner on a future visit.

Hooters: Last year, approximately 40,000 moms got free meals on Mother’s Day at Hooters, according to the company. And this year, the chain is again offering a free entrée for moms. The options include buffalo chicken salad, 10-piece order of wings (boneless or original), and the Hooters Burger. Some locations may also give moms a coupon for a free appetizer on a future visit.

Hurricane Grill & Wings: On Mother’s Day, moms visiting Hurricane Wings locations in places like Cedar Rapids, Iowa, get free dessert.

Ker’s Winghouse: Moms get a free meal (value up to $10) on Mother’s Day.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Moms who are brunch customers on Mother’s Day are treated to a free chocolate-covered strawberry.

Mimi’s Café: When moms eat at Mimi’s on Mother’s Day, they receive a coupon good for a free entrée on a later visit, valid through May 29.

MOD Pizza: At 125 MOD Pizza locations around the country, moms have a choice of a free 11-inch pizza or free salad on Mother’s Day.

RAM Restaurant & Brewery – Moms get their choice of a free appetizer or dessert with purchase of an adult entree – just show this post on May 7th or 8th.

Ruth’s Chris: Each mom who dines at Ruth’s Chris on Mother’s Day is handed a $25 gift card good on a future dinner visit.

Shoney’s: All moms eating at Shoney’s on Mother’s Day get a slice of strawberry pie on the house.

Spaghetti Warehouse: Moms who are customers on Mother’s Day will get a free order of lasagna or spaghetti on a future visit.

Texas Steakhouse & Saloon: Moms who dine here on Mother’s Day get a coupon good for a free entrée on their next visit.

Wienerschnitzel: Moms who bring in a child, or a photo of their children, will be lucky enough to dine on a chili dog, small fries, and small soda, free of charge on Mother’s Day.

Wildflower Bread Company: This Arizona restaurant and bakery chain awards each mom dining at one of the 14 locations in the state a free loaf of bread (or shortbread cookies, in one spot) on Mother’s Day.

Zoo- Free Zoo Admission – Check this list of zoos that offer free admission for moms during Mother’s Day weekend.

Cheapies and Discounts

Amazon – Get free 1-day shipping on jewelry, watches and more – no Prime membership necessary.

Applebee’s – Buy $50 in gift cards, get a free $10 bonus card.

AMC Theatres – Purchase a digital gift card worth $25-$100 and they’ll add 10% to the balance with coupon code MOMMA.

 

Best BuyGet a $10 savings code when purchasing an item from Best Buy’s “top tech for mom” list through Sunday. The $10 savings code will be provided via e-mail on May 22 for use toward a future purchase made through June 19.

Bonefish Grill – Give $50 in gift cards and get a free $10 bonus card for yourself.

Chipotle – Purchase $25 or more in gift cards, then bring in your receipt on a future visit for a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos.

CoachGet 25 percent off online purchases with code MOM2016.

Noodles & Company – Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase.

Olive Garden – Get a free $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase.

Half Price Books – Get a free $5 bonus card with each $25 gift card purchase through May 8th.

Noodles & Company – Get a $5 bonus card with every $25 gift card purchase.

Olive Garden – Get a free $10 bonus card with every $50 gift card purchase.

Outback Steakhouse – Get a free $10 bonus card when you buy $50 in gift cards.

Panera Bread – Get a free $10 bonus card for every $50 of gift cards purchased in-cafe.

P.F. Chang’s – Receive a $10 bonus card when you purchase $50 in gift cards.

PishPosh Save 20 percent on certain baby products by 4moms, the company that makes high-tech baby gear, like the 4moms Mamaroo bouncing and swinging chair. It has five unique motions, including one that mimics a car seat, five different speeds and four built-in sounds.

Shutterfly – Use the coupon code CARD4U to get a free photo card for Mom (you’ll need to pay $0.99 for shipping).

Spa & Wellness – Get 15% off + free shipping on all Spa & Wellness gift cards with coupon code HAPPYMOM16.

StarbucksBuy a $10 gift card with VISA Checkout and you’ll get an additional $10 added to your card for free.

 

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http://time.com/money/4318640/mothers-day-deals-free-food-gift-cards/

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Working Mother’s 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2016 List is Out and 10 of our Faves are On it!

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Working Mother magazine is out with its list of the “50 Most Powerful Moms of 2016 ” and 10 of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums (women we’ve featured heavily on the blog) were on the list.

The illustrious list includes everyone from “entertainers to entrepreneurs, politicians to philanthropists, tech mavens to money moguls”, the magazine’s website boasts.

These women are powerful in their earning potential, their control and influence in our lives and their work.  We were inspired and  impressed by the phenomenal women on the list.

And of course, we were proud to see Chelsea Clinton, Carrie Underwood, Adele, Kerry Washington, Beyonce, Jessica Alba, Viola Davis, Reese Witherspoon, Ivanka Trump and Victoria Beckham were on the list!

Check out the entire list and the great write ups on each woman on the list at Working  Mother HERE!

Mother’s Day in Memoriam: Ways to Honor Your Infant You Lost

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Mother’s Day can be a tough holiday for women who have lost a baby through miscarriage, pre-term loss or still birth. Also for those who are struggling to conceive, the day can be a hard one to endure. However, the day also represents a great opportunity to pay tribute to our angels in heaven.

For Infant Loss Awareness, here are some ways to celebrate the spirit and/or memory (depending on your belief set) of your lost baby.

Check out Mother’s Day & Infant Loss Awareness: Honor Your Angel Baby

by Mommy Week {Ashley} at Mode

100+ Bellyitch Blog Posts You Might Have Missed (A Collage)

 

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In February, I got an alert that someone has liked a bunch of our old Instgram posts and I decided to assemble a collage of past posts you might have missed then and I’m reposting them now!

I got an alert that someone had liked several old pics on our Bellyitch Blog Instagram page. Those pics had me reminiscing on all the great topics and celebrity pregnancies we have covered in close to 8 years of this site’s existence. Even though we’ve only been on Instagram since 2012, a couple years after the social media app even launched, we’ve used it to share with audiences on that site all the fun and informative issues we were discussing in the blog.

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This Infographic Shows US v World Parental Leave Policy. It’s not Pretty

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For being an industrialized nation, the United States falls woefully behind even some developing nations when it comes to paid leave for parents to have families. This infographic looks at parental leave in the US as compared to the rest of the world. Policies are changing and private companies are stepping up, but is it enough?

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Source: Early-Childhood-Education-Degrees.com

4 Graphics for Passover For Families 



We’ve started the annual Passover festival and if you are of the Jewish faith and are looking for some guidance and tips for the Seder meal and other aspects of the annual celebration of the Jews’ exile from exodus from Egypt, we’ve got 4 info graphics with tips to help you out.



Happy Earth Day: 15 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Everyday

Today is Earth Day but April is Earth Month.
I found this cute blog post I did in 2010 on my first “mom blog” The Mischiefmakers that essentially was a 15 images pictorial of my family showing 15 ways to celebrate Earth Day every day, 365 days a year.
Enjoy…
To Celebrate Earth Day Every Day….
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mount a tall hay mountain…
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dig in as deep as you can…
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go for a hike and take the path less traveled…
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enjoy man’s attempt to recreate the nature (a fountain in the middle of a lake?)…
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find a hermit crab living along the shore line…
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take a long walk on the grassy knoll…
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enjoy the trees blossoming to their peak in spring…

 

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go fly a kite…
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…and see how high you can let it soar…
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make sure you capture family holidays (like this Easter pic in the backyard)…
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when you can, catch the sunset near the dock of a pier…
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challenge yourself and join an athletic team…
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climb a big rock…
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let your family know you love them…go on and give them a hug and a call…
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when you can, experience the REAL EARTH and enjoy it for what it’s worth…

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We got 9 Siblings/New Baby Portrait Ideas for You!

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Bellyitch Rewind

 

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Spotted. Super cute sibling portrait ideas for photographing the new baby with their older siblings. Check them out from various talented photographers around the country.
Which is your favorite?
Derksen Photography – Fresno, CA

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 Angela Weedon – Dallas, TX

Katie Bower Photography – Georgia
Ema  Photography – New York

Kayla Paler Photography – Minnesota

Disney Photography

Carrie Sandoval – California

Melissa Rodriguez – Texas

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Carrie Sandoval – California
Shutterfly.com New Customer 50 Free Prints Offer

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6 Ways to Pick Your Baby’s Name

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Naming a baby is an important step in becoming a parent. People have different reasons for why they name their children as they do. Finding the perfect name for the new baby can be a daunting task and for some it’s quite the adventure.

Here are some really unique ways to come up with a name for your child.

  1. Ask someone else to name the child. – This is not as strange as it may sound. In many cultures parents ask an aunt or uncle or grandparent to name their child. In fact there are many cultures in which the parents don’t have any say in naming their child. Naming a child is truly an honor so you might want to pass the honor along to someone close to you who would understand what a gift and responsibility they’ve been privileged to receive.
  2. Ancestors – Find out who your ancestors are and maybe you will find some really interesting names. You may even find someone special that you would like to name your baby after.
  3. Watch the film credits – Some writers watch film credits looking for character names. Why not do the same thing to find cool names for your baby? The credits of Pixar films usually have a list of Production Babies so you might find something interesting there.
  4. Read the phone book – Now there’s a list of names for you! There is sure to be a name or two that resonates with you especially if you live in a place where the phonebooks are large.
  5. Look to your heroes – Who’s your hero? Whether fictional, real, or make believe you might find the perfect name for your little bundle of joy among your list of heroes.
  6. Create a name – One mother came up with a very unique name for her daughter. When asked what the exotic sounding name meant she replied, “Oh, it doesn’t mean anything. I just took part of the name from three cars I liked and put them together.” Other parents have combined parts of each of their names or their parent’s names and created a new name for baby.

Good Luck!

The Largest Science (#STEM) Expo Comes to DC this Weekend

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source: http://scienceblogs.com/

If you live in the DC Metropolitan area and are looking for something educational and fun to to take the kids to this weekend, consider heading out to the 2-day USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo that will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from Saturday, April 16 to Sunday, April 17.

The event is a family-friendly expo designed to inspire the next generation of innovators and you and your kids will get a chance to check out 3,000 hands-on activities and marvelous stage performances.

Serial entrepreneur Larry Bock and Lockheed Martin executives started the festival, which is in its 4th year, to address the severe shortage in science and tech talent and to ignite the next generation’s interest in considering careers in science and engineering.

This expo is also the nation’s largest science festival.

Event organizers are expecting over 350,000 attendees over the two-day event.

“In partnership with the USA Science & Engineering Festival, we want to inspire and encourage the future generation of young scientists, engineers and inventors across the nation,” says Dana Points, Parents Editor-in-Chief. “The Parents Network – with a strong portfolio of top parenting brands including Parents, FamilyFun, Parents Latina and Ser Padres – has teamed up to create a dynamic, educational experience for both parents and kids.”

The Meredith Parents Network will sponsor an Innovation Lab at the Festival Expo on April 16 from 10am-6pm and April 17 from 10am-4pm. Attendees will receive complimentary gift bags and can enter to win onsite raffles.

Kids will learn how to build their own rocket car, and race them to win prizes. The booth will also feature three brand partners including Visit Williamsburg, which will offer families roller coaster demonstrations, a dig for artifacts and more, Children’s Flonase, and Lakeshore Learning.

“Our partnership with the USA Science & Engineering Festival is a great opportunity to connect with Millennial moms regarding one of THE most important things in her life: her kids and giving them the best education possible. The Festival provides kids and families with hands-on experience, inspiring them to learn how things work.  We are thrilled to be a part of this event and to partner with our advertisers to showcase their brands in this interactive environment,” adds Carey Witmer, President, Meredith Parents Network.

 

Sounds fun!

“Science is amazing. Staying competitive as a nation means we have to encourage more kids to think about careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). What better way to capture their imaginations than gathering the rock stars of science in one place and providing activities they can really do?” says Larry Bock, Co-Founder of the USA Science & Engineering Festival.

 

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